Recent content by ricross11

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    Sprint Training

    Found a nice little sprint training article to share. Let's get ready for a great 2012! http://tourdefrance1.wordpress.com/2011/07/07/how-to-improve-your-sprint-in-cycling/
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    Free Trek?

    Are these guys serious, or do you think it's a scam? http://www.slickbikes.com/node/4368
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    Crazy specialized tandem

    Does anyone know if this bike is in production or just a prototype...also how much? http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=315290051831320&set=pu.218742988152694&type=1&theater
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    Why Cadel Evans will not gain enough time on Andy Schleck in the TT.

    Should be a close one...Tour will be decided by 10-15 seconds perhaps.
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    Which groupset to buy?

    I'm new to the road scene and looking to build up a Giant TCR 1 frame with a groupset (have a budget of around $1,500). I found this article comparing some different brands like campy and shimano. It seems that they are really all pretty similar in quality. Anyone have suggestions or...
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    Dirt cheap cruiser

    I don't care if this bike is made from string cheese, these days you can't even ship a bike for 79 bucks lol...how is this possible? http://slickbikes.com/product/huffy-cranbrook-college-cruiser-mens-26-bike-7997
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    Should You Wear Team Kits?

    Team Kit I've been looking for pro team kits and came across this BMC kit, seems like the low price is because of the material used? http://slickbikes.com/product/2011-bmc-cycling-jerseybibshorts-8599
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    Chris Horner crash stage 7 Tour interview

    Poor Horner... oh well you have to make light of the situation :) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_-vjAh9HKbA
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    Articles on how to choose a bike

    Anyone have a good article on this topic? I've searched and and only come up with a few... http://www.gomulti.co.za/general-tips/tips-to-choose-your-first-bike/all http://tourdefrance1.wordpress.com/2011/07/07/how-to-choose-your-road-bike-2/
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    Tour de France Stage 3: Olonne-sur-Mer - Redon (198 km)

    Farrar is a beast Where was Cavendish at the finish? He couldn't hang with the Cervelo-Garmin train! Goooal Farrar!
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    Tips for sprinting

    I found this blog that shares some good information on improving your sprint. http://slickbikes.blogspot.com/
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    Jan Ullrich 2011 Tour Predictions

    Funny post I found on Ullrich...enjoy! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1f0j26NcNZM
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    How to watch the tour with no cable or satellite

    How to watch the tour this year on the cheap...lol http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q7IK8RGLSiw
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    Testing the use of short cranks

    172.5 mm, throw it in the 11 and turn 80-90 rpm...thats all the power u need.